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Change of British High Commissioner to Brunei: Alexandra McKenzie

Ms Alexandra McKenzie has been appointed British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam in succession to Mr John Virgoe.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Alexandra McKenzie

Ms Alexandra McKenzie has been appointed British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam in succession to Mr John Virgoe who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms McKenzie will take up her appointment during August 2024.

Curriculum Vitae          

Full name: Alexandra McKenzie

Year Role
June 2022 to present Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Deputy Director for Northern Ireland Policy
Jan to May 2022 DEFRA, Deputy Director Water, Flood and CBRN Emergencies
2020 to 2021 Bangkok, Deputy Head of Mission
2015 to 2020 Singapore, Deputy Head of Mission
2013 to 2015 FCO, Southeast Asia Department, Deputy Head
2009 to 2013 Berlin, First Secretary, Foreign & Security Policy
2007 to 2008 French language training, then First Secretary Political, British Embassy Paris
2004 to 2006 Beijing, Head of Communications and Media
2003 to 2004 FCO and Beijing University. Full-time Mandarin language training
2001 to 2002 FCO, EU Enlargement Desk Officer

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Published 5 December 2023